EarthquakeLow Rock Paper Shotgun · Sep 24, 2026

Following id layoffs, Quake Champions drops free-to-play nonsense and becomes a £9 game on Steam

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The change in Quake Champions' business model reflects shifts in the gaming industry and follows significant layoffs at its developer.

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Following id layoffs, Quake Champions drops free-to-play nonsense and becomes a £9 game on Steam

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Following id layoffs, Quake Champions drops free-to-play nonsense and becomes a £9 game on Steam

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